who is the first president of the philippines?
Jose P. Rizal (June 19, 1861 – December 30, 1896) was a Filipino polymath who was a novelist, poet, and activist. He was a key figure in the Philippine Revolution, which established the Philippines against Spanish colonial rule. He is regarded as one of the national heroes of the Philippines and is considered by many to be the country's greatest among Filipinos. He was a leading advocate for reforms in the Philippines under colonial rule, and is credited with instilling a spirit of nationalism and patriotism among Filipinos. His novel Noli Me Tangere (1887) is considered the first Filipino novel, and is